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April 26, 2023
34 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Peter D. Caron, Leonard E. Hull, Jr., Nicole Mello
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a}(3)(2} 3
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a}(3)(2} 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a}(3)(2} 3. To discuss a strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation is an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. a. Ellis S. Waldman and Andrew Gates as Trustees of D.I. Trust Il; Plaintiffs v. Town of Dighton Planning Board Defendants. 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions of contract negotiations with non-union personnel. a. Fire Chief Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the petition for joint pole location for Pleasant Street and Muddy Cove as presented
To approve the petition for joint pole location for Pleasant Street and Muddy Cove as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the petition for joint pole location for Pleasant Street and Muddy Cove as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Close the pole Hearing
To close the pole Hearing
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to close the pole Hearing. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Hull)
Close public input on the hearing for Junk Dealers License for Joseph Frizado, 180 Cobbs Lane
To close public input on the hearing for Junk Dealers License for Joseph Frizado, 180 Cobbs Lane
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to close public input on the hearing for Junk Dealers License for Joseph Frizado, 180 Cobbs Lane. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the three-year contract for Chief Christopher Maguy and the Town of Dighton
To approve the three-year contract for Chief Christopher Maguy and the Town of Dighton
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the three-year contract for Chief Christopher Maguy and the Town of Dighton Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve an increase of $3,755.00 in the Selectmen's budget. #162- Elections Mr
To approve an increase of $3,755.00 in the Selectmen's budget. #162- Elections Mr
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve an increase of $3,755.00 in the Selectmen's budget. #162- Elections Mr. Mullen said there was an original discrepancy in the budget. He said it was a misunderstanding and the amount of $2,133.00 represented all of the Vote by Mail Costs. There was discussion of the reserve fund..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Reconsider the vote with regard to the Elections budget
To reconsider the vote with regard to the Elections budget
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to reconsider the vote with regard to the Elections budget. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Amend the Elections Budget to include $1,305.40 to line item #5220 - Vote by mail,
To amend the Elections Budget to include $1,305.40 to line item #5220 - Vote by mail,
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to amend the Elections Budget to include $1,305.40 to line item #5220 - Vote by mail, Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Decrease the Conservation Commission budget of $820.00 to line #5158 - boots allowance
To decrease the Conservation Commission budget of $820.00 to line #5158 - boots allowance
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to decrease the Conservation Commission budget of $820.00 to line #5158 - boots allowance. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Increase the Building Inspections Budget by and additional $120.00
To increase the Building Inspections Budget by and additional $120.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to increase the Building Inspections Budget by and additional $120.00 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the Police budget in the amount of $1,946,724.68
To approve the Police budget in the amount of $1,946,724.68
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Police budget in the amount of $1,946,724.68 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Increase the Fire Department budget by $2,223.76
To increase the Fire Department budget by $2,223.76
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to increase the Fire Department budget by $2,223.76. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Increase the Ambulance budget by $2,223.76. -
To increase the Ambulance budget by $2,223.76. -
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to increase the Ambulance budget by $2,223.76. - Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Allow the Town Administrator to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint
To allow the Town Administrator to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to allow the Town Administrator to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Kristin Caldeira to the Dighton Dispatchers
To appoint Kristin Caldeira to the Dighton Dispatchers
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Kristin Caldeira to the Dighton Dispatchers Roll Call Vote: ; Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Nicole Mello to the Agricultural Commission
To appoint Nicole Mello to the Agricultural Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Nicole Mello to the Agricultural Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Caron)
Appoint Nicole Mello to the Commission on Disability
To appoint Nicole Mello to the Commission on Disability
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Nicole Mello to the Commission on Disability. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Caron)
Appoint Nicole Mello to the Library Building Committee
To appoint Nicole Mello to the Library Building Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Nicole Mello to the Library Building Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Caron)
Appoint Chairman Caron to the Capital Outlay Committee
To appoint Chairman Caron to the Capital Outlay Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Chairman Caron to the Capital Outlay Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Peter Caron to the 40B Committee
To appoint Peter Caron to the 40B Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Peter Caron to the 40B Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Peter Caron to the Historical Commission
To appoint Peter Caron to the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectmen Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Peter Caron to the Historical Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the placing of warrant articles as presented this evening
To approve the placing of warrant articles as presented this evening
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the placing of warrant articles as presented this evening. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the conservation restriction contingent upon the applicant being responsible for the recording and any associated fees for recording with the Registry of Deeds
To approve the conservation restriction contingent upon the applicant being responsible for the recording and any associated fees for recording with the Registry of Deeds
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the conservation restriction contingent upon the applicant being responsible for the recording and any associated fees for recording with the Registry of Deeds. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the updated Transfer Station Attendant job description as presented
To approve the updated Transfer Station Attendant job description as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the updated Transfer Station Attendant job description as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the request by the Dighton Development and Industrial Commission to allow Pinnacle Drone Works to create drone video footage of the Town and businesses
To approve the request by the Dighton Development and Industrial Commission to allow Pinnacle Drone Works to create drone video footage of the Town and businesses
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the request by the Dighton Development and Industrial Commission to allow Pinnacle Drone Works to create drone video footage of the Town and businesses. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. : Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Table discussion of the Agricultural Commission Budget #179 and invite them to the joint Fin Com/BOS meeting on Thursday
To table discussion of the Agricultural Commission Budget #179 and invite them to the joint Fin Com/BOS meeting on Thursday
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to table discussion of the Agricultural Commission Budget #179 and invite them to the joint Fin Com/BOS meeting on Thursday. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the Town Administrators recommendation for the Budgets #422 - #945 as presented this evening. 10
To accept the Town Administrators recommendation for the Budgets #422 - #945 as presented this evening. 10
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the Town Administrators recommendation for the Budgets #422 - #945 as presented this evening. 10 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #42A-23 in the amount of $138,813.37, Warrant #42B-23 in the amount of $201,826.86 both dated April 20, 2023
To approve Warrant #42A-23 in the amount of $138,813.37, Warrant #42B-23 in the amount of $201,826.86 both dated April 20, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #42A-23 in the amount of $138,813.37, Warrant #42B-23 in the amount of $201,826.86 both dated April 20, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #43A-23 in the amount of $124,778.39, Warrant #43B-23 in the amount of $1,656.05, Warrant #43C-23 in the amount of $285,979.75 and Warrant #43D-23 in the amount of $6,496.90 all dated
To approve Warrant #43A-23 in the amount of $124,778.39, Warrant #43B-23 in the amount of $1,656.05, Warrant #43C-23 in the amount of $285,979.75 and Warrant #43D-23 in the amount of $6,496.90 all dated April 27, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #43A-23 in the amount of $124,778.39, Warrant #43B-23 in the amount of $1,656.05, Warrant #43C-23 in the amount of $285,979.75 and Warrant #43D-23 in the amount of $6,496.90 all dated April 27, 2023 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the resignation of Donna Berdos from the Resignation of Ron Smith from Historical Commission
To accept the resignation of Donna Berdos from the Resignation of Ron Smith from Historical Commission
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Donna Berdos from the Resignation of Ron Smith from Historical Commission.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the resignation of Ron Smith
To accept the resignation of Ron Smith
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Ron Smith. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Patricia Gailes to the Community Preservation Committee
To appoint Patricia Gailes to the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Patricia Gailes to the Community Preservation Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. 11 Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of April 12, 2023
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of April 12, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of April 12, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a}(3)
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a}(3)
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a}(3) Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
From the Dighton Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. Nearly every vote is a roll call with each Selectman named; we check every roll call against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Mark Pacheco and Peter Caron from the Taunton Daily Gazette; Glen Cabbage from the Town of Dighton video of the September 23, 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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